SOG detains two youth in Pulwama

Srinagar, June 9: Police’s Special Operation Group (SOG) detained two youths from Dangerpora area of Pulwama district.

The SOG detained Mir Showkat, who has done B.Tech and Danish Gulzar, who is pursuing MA on the pretext of questioning and are yet to be released. The mother of Showkat told GNS that his son was detained shortly after he came back home after offering taraweeh prayers.

“The SOG men raided our house and took my son. They said that their officer wants to talk to him but so far he is with them,” she said and demanded his release. Danish, another youth, was also detained along with Showkat by SOG as they happen to be neighbours.

A police officer while confirming the detentions said that the duo is being questioned. He however refused to divulge further details. (GNS)